An unprecedented and highly contagious bird flu outbreak in the sub-Antarctic has spread to mammals, British officials said Thursday, as experts warned the disease poses a significant threat to the region’s fragile ecosystem.
Despite compliance with recommended disinfection protocols, high-touch hospital surfaces, bed rails, workstations, and other frequently-touched surfaces contain microbial contamination, including harmful pathogens, according to a study.
New Hampshire, like the rest of the country, is experiencing very high levels of respiratory virus activity, and health officials say low vaccination rates are contributing to the problem.
Angela Dunn, who led Utahns through the beginnings of the COVID-19 pandemic in her previous role as state epidemiologist, is leaving her job at the Salt Lake County Health Department for a new role with the CDC.
Janet Choi, lead author of the study, said, ‘Hearing aids are not just an optional device, it’s something that can really help people on a higher level’
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